When Hard Times Knock
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Ongoing<5 mins
Last published Tue, Oct 29, 2013
Growing Up on the Southside of Chicago during the 80's was a rough time to grow up in. Aaliyah learned quickly she couldn't just be a child anymore. Aaliyah will take you into her state of mind and share her story with you .
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